Description
Pros
- Electric range is impressive
- Very quick acceleration across the board
- Liftback design affords abundant cargo space
- Access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network
Cons
- Interior isn’t as refined as cabins of similarly priced sedans
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration
- Limited array of paint colors or personalization options from the factory
What’s new
- The Model S will likely carry over into the 2025 model year mostly unchanged
- Part of the first Model S generation launched for 2012
Overview
The 2025 Model S might not be Tesla’s best-selling car, but it is easily its most iconic. On sale since 2012, the Model S has seen two major face-lifts and hundreds of tweaks to its software over the years. Tesla hasn’t seen fit to redesign the Model S in more than a decade, likely because it’s been able to update the battery and electric motor technology around that aging body. As a result, the Model S feels about as up-to-date as much of its competition. You can expect a few software tweaks, but in terms of appearance, battery tech, power outputs and range estimates, we don’t see much change in the short term for the Model S. That said, we wouldn’t count Tesla out for anything.
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Edmunds spotlight: The Plaid’s a bargain
When it comes to speed, nothing delivers like an overpowered EV. When it launched, the Model S Plaid set the world into a spiral. Its acceleration figures were nothing short of sensational, and silly steering yoke aside, the Plaid was a huge leap forward for the Model S. Now a few years after its launch, the Model S Plaid faces off against high-power rivals from BMW’s M division, Mercedes’ AMG department and the Lucid Air Sapphire. Considering its lower price compared to these cars, the Plaid is a bona fide performance bargain.
Competitors to consider
The Model S has been around for a while, so it doesn’t exactly shy away from the competition that’s recently come its way. BMW has the i7, Lucid offers the Air, and Mercedes-Benz has the EQS. The BMW is significantly more luxurious, the Lucid is better to drive, and the Mercedes offers exceptional range. What you want likely comes down to what you desire from your EV experience, but there’s no denying that Tesla has been the pacesetter for the majority of its life. For our test team’s in-depth review, make sure to read the Edmunds Expert Rating below.
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